Hanging Artwork System

ABSTRACT

A hanging artwork system includes a plurality of frame pieces each having a plurality of magnets, a plurality of foam pieces, and a plurality of adhesive pieces. The hanging artwork system is useful for hanging and removing artwork quickly and without damaging the hanging surface or the artwork.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 62/456,449 filed Feb. 8, 2017, whichis incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understandingthe present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of theinformation provided herein is prior art nor material to the presentlydescribed or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or documentthat is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of hangers and morespecifically relates to artwork hangers.

2. Description of Related Art

A frame is a decorative edging for an artwork (i.e. a picture, such as apainting, photograph, or drawing) and is intended to enhance it, make iteasier to hang, or protect it. Most frames surround all the edges of theartwork making it only available in one size and time consuming toquickly remove the artwork. Additionally, frames may generally beexpensive, bulky, and heavy and may take away from the artwork itself.People may also struggle to find frames to fit custom pieces of art.Currently, there are other numerous ways, like pushpins, tacks, and tapeto hang and keep flat artwork. Unfortunately, these means may not onlydamage the artwork, but also damage the wall surface when removed orrepositioned. Therefore, a suitable solution is desired.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,024,811 to Russel Dale Cole relates to magnet picturepals. The described magnet picture pals include a holder for an objectsuch as a photograph or a calendar. The holder may include either threeor four layers. If made of three layers, there is an object engagingnon-slip layer, a layer with magnetic properties that bears against thenon-slip layer and an outer transparent or clear layer. A pocket formedbetween layers is used to receive a corner of the object to be held.This pocket is formed between the non-slip layer and the outertransparent layer. If four layers are used in the construction of theholder, then the transparent layer is folded to extend to enclose boththe magnetic layer and the non-slip layer to form a corner objectreceiving pocket between them. All holders may have a triangular shapewith an opened hypotenuse side used to receive the edge of the object tobe held. At least two such holders are normally used to retain anobject, although six holders, one at each corner of the object and twoat mid length, may be used to provide for greater holding strength.Variations in object dimensions may be compensated for by simply movingthe movable holder corners different distances apart on the supportingmetallic surface, like on a refrigerator door.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known hanger art,the present disclosure provides a novel hanging artwork system. Thegeneral purpose of the present disclosure, which will be describedsubsequently in greater detail, is to provide a plurality of framepieces having the capabilities to hang and remove artwork quickly andwithout damage to the artwork or the hanging artwork surface

A system for hanging artwork is disclosed herein. The system for hangingartwork includes the plurality of frame pieces for holding a paperproduct (or other material). A plurality of magnets is included, andeach of the plurality of magnets is coupled to each of the plurality offrame pieces. Additionally, the plurality of frame pieces includes aplurality of foam pieces. Each of the plurality of foam pieces iscoupled to each of the plurality of magnets. A plurality of adhesivepieces is included. Each of the plurality of adhesive pieces is coupledto a back side of each of the plurality of frame pieces. The system forhanging artwork may be configured to hang artwork to the surface by atleast one corner of the artwork.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages,and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is tobe understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achievedin accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus,the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achievesor optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught hereinwithout necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught orsuggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to benovel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in theconcluding portion of the specification. These and other features,aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become betterunderstood with reference to the following drawings and detaileddescription.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specificationillustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, ahanging artwork system, constructed and operative according to theteachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the system for hanging artwork accordingto an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the system for hanging artwork ofFIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the system for hanging artwork ofFIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the system for hanging artwork of FIG.1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter bedescribed in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein likedesignations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate tohangers and more particularly to a hanging artwork system as used toimprove artwork hanger means.

Generally, the hanging artwork system may offer an efficient way toframe and mount flat artwork, including photographs, posters, paintingsand drawings. The system may release from the wall without damaging thesurface or the artwork and include a tab for easy removal. Additionally,this alleviates the hassle associated with finding the appropriate sizedframes as the present disclosure hangs the artwork by the corners. Thepresent invention may allow for people to reposition, remove, and hangartwork with ease and convenience. In use, this product is ideal forprofessional artists in their studio, art students and draftsman whofrequently hang and remove artwork, art teachers, as well as renters andhomeowners who wish to hang flat artwork in their home with a modern andsimplistic hanging means.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals ofreference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a system forhanging artwork 100. FIG. 1 shows a system for hanging artwork 100according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated,the system for hanging artwork 100 may include a plurality of framepieces 12 for hanging and holding artwork (i.e. paper product). Thepaper product may be selected from but not limited to the groupconsisting of: a photograph, a print, a piece of hand-made art, aposter, a drawing, a canvas, and a wood-framed painting. The pluralityof frame pieces 12 may include at least 2 pieces. In another embodiment,the plurality of frame pieces 12 may include at least 3 pieces. In yetanother embodiment, the plurality of frame pieces 12 may include atleast 4 pieces.

A plurality of magnets 16 may be included in the system 100. Each of theplurality of magnets 16 may be coupled to each of the plurality of framepieces 12. The plurality of frame pieces 12 may further include aplurality of foam pieces 18 configured to grip the artwork withoutcausing damage to the artwork. Each of the plurality of foam pieces 18may be coupled to each of the plurality of magnets 16. Other suitablyequivalent materials may be used.

A plurality of adhesive pieces 20 may further be included with theplurality of frame pieces 12 and configured to easily stick to a wall,thus allowing artwork to be hung. Additionally, the plurality ofadhesive pieces 20 may be configured to be removed and repositioned asneeded without damaging a surface of the wall. The plurality of adhesivepieces 20 may include a tab configured for easy removal from thesurface. The tab may be pulled in order to release the plurality ofadhesive pieces 20. Each of the plurality of adhesive pieces 20 may becoupled to a back side of each of the plurality of frame pieces 12.

The plurality of frame pieces 12 may include a top-section and abottom-section that are releasably coupled via the plurality of magnets16. The paper product may be easily hung or taken away by lifting thetop-section from the bottom-section.

FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of the system for hanging artwork100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Asabove, the system for hanging artwork 100 may include the plurality offrame pieces being a plurality of corner pieces 24 for holding the paperproduct. In one embodiment, the plurality of corner pieces 24 mayinclude 4 pieces. Each corner piece may hold the paper product at itsrelative corners. The corner pieces 24 may be square-shaped. Materialsconsidered for the corner pieces 24 may include but not limited toplastic or ceramic. Other amounts of corner pieces 24 may be used.

FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of the system for hanging artwork100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Asabove, the system for hanging artwork 100 may include the plurality offrame pieces being a plurality of L-shaped pieces 22. In one embodiment,the plurality of L-shaped pieces 22 may have substantially curved edgesand may resemble the corners of traditional frames without the sideborders. Various designs and styles may be incorporated with theplurality of L-shaped frame pieces 22. The present system 100 is modularin nature.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the system for hanging artwork 100 ofFIG. 1, according to an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure.In the alternate embodiment, the system for hanging artwork 100 may beutilized with larger-frame artwork. The artwork may be hung byside-walls on the plurality of frame pieces 12 in such a way that theartwork may be partially hung away from the surface for better viewing.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary andnumerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readilyenvisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which areintended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention.Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially thescientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiarwith patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from acursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure ofthe application.

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent isset forth in the appended claims:
 1. A system for hanging artworkcomprising: a plurality of frame pieces, each of said plurality of framepieces configured to hold a paper product; a plurality of magnets, eachof said plurality of magnets being coupled to each of said plurality offrame pieces; a plurality of foam pieces, each of said plurality of foampieces being coupled to each of said plurality of magnets; a pluralityof adhesive pieces, each of said plurality of adhesive pieces beingcoupled to a back side of each of said plurality of frame pieces; andwherein said system is configured to hang artwork.
 2. The system forhanging artwork of claim 1, wherein said plurality of frame piecesincludes 4 pieces.
 3. The system for hanging artwork of claim 1, whereinsaid plurality of frame pieces includes at least 3 pieces.
 4. The systemfor hanging artwork of claim 1, wherein said plurality of frame piecesincludes at least 2 pieces.
 5. The system for hanging artwork of claim1, wherein each of said plurality of frame pieces is L-shaped.
 6. Thesystem for hanging artwork of claim 5, wherein each of said plurality offrame pieces is a corner piece.
 7. The system for hanging artwork ofclaim 1, wherein said paper product is selected from the groupconsisting of: a photograph, a print, a piece of hand-made art, aposter, a drawing, a canvas, and a wood-framed painting.
 8. The systemfor hanging artwork of claim 6, wherein said corner piece issquare-shaped.
 9. The system for hanging artwork of claim 6, whereinsaid corner piece is ceramic.
 10. The system for hanging artwork ofclaim 6, wherein said corner piece is plastic.
 11. The system forhanging artwork of claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of foampieces is configured to grip said artwork without causing damage to saidartwork.
 12. The system for hanging artwork of claim 1, wherein saidplurality of adhesive pieces is configured to easily stick to a wall.13. The system for hanging artwork of claim 1, wherein said plurality ofadhesive pieces is configured to be removed and repositioned as neededwithout damaging a surface of a wall.
 14. The system for hanging artworkof claim 13, wherein said plurality of adhesive pieces includes a tabconfigured for easy removal from said surface.
 15. A system for hangingartwork, said system comprising: a plurality of frame pieces, each ofsaid plurality of frame pieces configured to hold a paper product; aplurality of magnets, each of said plurality of magnets being coupled toeach of said plurality of frame pieces; a plurality of foam pieces, eachof said plurality of foam pieces being coupled to each of said pluralityof magnets; a plurality of adhesive pieces, each of said plurality ofadhesive pieces being coupled to a back side of each of said pluralityof frame pieces; wherein said system is configured to hang artwork;wherein said plurality of frame pieces includes 2 pieces; wherein eachof said plurality of frame pieces is L-shaped; wherein each of saidplurality of frame pieces is a corner piece; wherein said paper productis selected from the group consisting of: a photograph, a print, a pieceof hand-made art, a poster, a drawing, a canvas, and a wood-framedpainting; wherein said corner piece is square-shaped; wherein saidcorner piece is ceramic; wherein each of said plurality of foam piecesis configured to grip said artwork without causing damage to saidartwork; wherein said plurality of adhesive pieces is configured toeasily stick to a wall; wherein said plurality of adhesive pieces isconfigured to be removed and repositioned as needed without damaging asurface of a wall; wherein said plurality of adhesive pieces includes atab configured for easy removal from said surface.